Kiir tells parties: dialogue must not alter election path
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has told political parties that the Inter-Party Dialogue on election-related matters must not be used to renegotiate the country’s electoral path. He said the dialogue should instead help build consensus around peaceful and credible elections. Kiir made the remarks on Thursday, September 24, 2026, while officially launching the dialogue in Juba, […]
South Sudan steps up national push for early childhood development
South Sudan has stepped up efforts to strengthen early childhood development by bringing government institutions, civil society organisations, development partners and other stakeholders under a new national coordination network. The South Sudan National Early Childhood Development Network (SSNECDN) was established in Juba on Tuesday during a high-level forum attended by representatives from all 10 states […]
Lam Akol puts election readiness on the spot as polls near
National Democratic Movement (NDM) leader Dr. Lam Akol has questioned whether South Sudan is creating the political conditions needed for free and equitable elections, with less than three months remaining before the scheduled December 22 polls. Speaking ahead of the elections, Akol pointed to the limited visibility of political campaigns and questioned why candidates from […]
NPM endorses Issa Muzamil Makelele to challenge Kiir in 2026 election
The National Patriotic Movement (NPM) has endorsed its chairman, Dr. Issa Muzamil Sebit Makelele, as its presidential candidate for South Sudan’s December 2026 general elections, just a day after President Salva Kiir Mayardit dissolved the transitional government. The announcement was made by NPM Secretary-General Gatkouth during a press conference in Juba on Wednesday, September 23, […]
Warrap governor race gathers steam as Maduot, Atem declare bids
Former South Sudan Football Association president, Gen. Augustino Maduot Parek, has joined former Gogrial State Governor Maj. Gen. Victor Atem Atem in declaring interest in the governorship of Warrap State ahead of the December 22, 2026 general elections. Parek announced his intention to contest for the state’s top political office, saying he is ready to […]
Election Bill passed at speed as MPs await promised V6 vehicles
South Sudan’s Parliament has passed amendments to the Elections Act and President Salva Kiir signed the legislation into law on the same day, in a rapid sequence that has drawn attention as lawmakers also await new vehicles under a government-backed car loan arrangement. The National Elections Act, 2012 (Amendment) Bill, 2026 was passed by the […]
Kiir retains Presidential powers as new elections law takes effect
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has signed South Sudan’s amended elections law into force, hours after lawmakers passed it, setting out a new legal framework for the country’s scheduled December 2026 elections. The National Legislature passed the National Elections Act, 2012 (Amendment) Bill, 2026, on Monday before it was sent to President Kiir for assent. The […]
500+ Sudanese refugees receive food, essential items in Juba
More than 500 Sudanese refugees living in Juba received food and essential non-food items on Friday as humanitarian organizations continue efforts to respond to the needs of families displaced by the conflict in Sudan. The assistance was distributed at the South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC) and included beans, sugar, salt, cooking oil and maize […]
South Sudan turns to Nigeria, Ethiopia for digital identity system
South Sudan is seeking technical knowledge and cooperation from Nigeria and Ethiopia as it works to strengthen its civil registration and digital identity systems. General Achol Cyier Rehan, Director-General of the Directorate of Civil Registry, Nationality, Passports and Immigration (DCRNPI), recently led engagements in the two countries focused on modern approaches to civil registration and […]
South Sudan faces US sanctions threat over aid restrictions
The United States has warned South Sudan’s transitional government that officials could face sanctions and visa restrictions over what Washington says are continued obstacles to humanitarian assistance. In a statement issued by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of African Affairs on Sunday, September 20, the United States accused officials at national, state and local […]
